What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Lateral Certified Police Officers or POST Certified Candidates) position at City of Northglenn?
Nature of Work
This position is contingent on an available vacancy. If no vacancy is available, qualified candidates who complete the recruitment process will be placed on a one-year eligibility list.
POLICE OFFICER (Lateral Applicants) The City of Northglenn Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer. Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire. Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, and Graveyards), and includes holidays and overtime.
Salary Range: $83,328 - 109,225/year
POLICE OFFICER (POST Certified Applicants)
The City of Northglenn Police Department is currently accepting applications for POST Certified Police Officer. Applicants must be Colorado POST Certified or currently be in a Colorado approved POST certified academy. Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, and Graveyards), and includes holidays and overtime.
Salary Range: $77,876/year
There is a $5,000 one-time cash award for POST certified applicants upon successful completion of the FTO program. An additional $5,000 cash award is available upon the successful completion of probationary period (18 months).
The City of Northglenn is committed to diversity, inclusivity and social equity both in the workplace and as part of a governmental organization that serves the Northglenn community. The City believes in the dignity of the individual and that each employee who is hired has the potential to make a unique contribution to the organization and the community.
While the members of the Northglenn Police Department come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of life and work experiences, they follow the same Vision, Mission and Values of the department.
Vision Statement
The Northglenn Police Department commits to providing exceptional police services that promote a safe and peaceful community.
Mission Statement
The members of the Northglenn Police Department are a dedicated team committed to protect life and property, reduce crime, and promote peaceful neighborhoods. We achieve this through strong community partnerships, collaborative problem-solving and ethical enforcement of the law.
Value Statement
The Four C's are the cornerstone of our core values
~Character ~ Courage ~ Commitment ~ Competence
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Duties and Responsibilities
Officers on patrol perform a variety of essential activities and services that are both proactive and reactive in nature. Some of these include enforcing traffic and criminal laws, apprehending criminals, maintaining order, answering calls for service, conducting investigations, educating the public regarding public safety issues and crime prevention, prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities, apprehending criminals and testifying in court.
Education and Experience
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Colorado Lateral Police Officers: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire, and your peace officer certification must still be active and in good standing with the State of Colorado POST. Laterals from other states – must be currently certified as a police officer in another state with ability to obtain Colorado post certification within state and department deadlines.
POST Certified Position: Must be Colorado POST Certified
If you are not currently Post Certified (or currently in an approved police academy) you will not be considered for this position and your application will be denied.
Out of state Police Officers: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire. May apply and be hired under a provisional certification but must be able to obtain Colorado POST certification within 6 months from date of hire. For requirements of provisional certification go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/post/provisional-certification.
Associates Degree And Higher Desired, However, Not Required.
Supplemental Information
Required Applicant Testing
In order to become a Northglenn Police Officer, applicants must successfully pass each phase of testing which includes:
Ride Along Information
https://www.northglenn.org/Departments/Police/Safety/Ride Along Forms 2017.pdf
Benefits
Details of the City of Northglenn's benefits program can be viewed here.
The City of Northglenn provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
The City of Northglenn does not participate in Social Security. Instead, there is a defined contribution pension plan.
The City contributes 8% of salary for all regular full-time employees with less than five (5) years of service; 9% after 5 years of service and 10% after 10 or more years of service; employees contribute 12% of their salary.
Police Officer vesting schedule: 40% at 4 years of service; increases by 20% each year thereafter until fully vested at 7 years of service.
General Leave
The City provides General Leave, which may be used for vacation, sick leave and personal emergencies. A first year officer accrues 240 hours of general leave annually. Holiday time is included in the General Leave hours accrual for shift employees. The City also provides 16 hours of personal leave each year for regular full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Northglenn provides a confidential counseling service through Mines and Associates. Employees and their family members are eligible for up to eight (8) counseling sessions per year/per incident.
The following are optional benefits, 100% employee funded:
Uniform: The department supplies the officer's uniform, boots, vest and equipment to include leather gear, outerwear, handcuffs, and flashlights. Applicants must provide their own Glock 17 handgun. The department, on a periodic schedule, replaces uniforms and equipment based on the "fair wear and tear" policy. All officers receive a monthly cleaning allowance of $32.00. Officers in a plainclothes assignment receive a yearly allowance to purchase clothes.
01
Do you currently hold a Colorado POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification? Or do you currently hold a Police/Peace Officer active certification from another state and understand you will need to become Colorado POST certified? Or are you currently in a Police Academy and will graduate with a Peace Officer certification before June 30th, 2024?
If you answered yes to question 1, please explain which of the above fits your certification.
Will you submit to a test for illegal drugs or alcohol use for this hiring process?
Have you been subject to a court martial resulting in your dismissal from military service?
After reaching the age of 21, and within the past 3 years, have you knowingly written two or more "Non-Sufficient Funds" checks.
After reaching the age of 21, have you stolen money from any employer?
After reaching the age of 21 have you shoplifted? If yes, please explain.
08
After reaching the age of 18, have you been convicted of a felony offense?
Have you ever committed child abuse resulting in any injury or had two chargeable child abuse incidents?
Have you ever committed a crime involving unlawful sexual contact or sexual assault of another person?
Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
Have you ever provided false testimony in court?
Have you ever committed a crime that has gone undetected? If so, please explain.
14
Have you had a driver's license denied, revoked or suspended in the past three years?
Have you had two or more traffic convictions (six points or more each) in the past three years?
Have you had four or more traffic convictions (five points or less each) in the past three years?
Have you had three or more at fault vehicle accidents in the past three years?
Have you been convicted of DUI, DUID or DWAI in the past three years?
Do you have two or more convictions for DUI, DUID or DWAI?
Have you ever been arrested for DUI, DUID or DWAI? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
21
Have you ever driven while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list approximate date(s).
22
Have you participated in the distribution, manufacturing or sale of an illegal drug?
Have you used or possessed any illegal drugs, with the exception of marijuana, in the past five years?
Have you used or possessed marijuana in the past three years? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
25
Have you had an individual bankruptcy in the past five years that was NOT the result of an unexpected loss of employment, divorce, injury or illness? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
26
Do you have individual debt or debts totaling $1,000.00 dollars or more that is or was 90 days delinquent over the past two years that was NOT the result of unexpected loss of employment, divorce, injury or illness? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
27
Have you been terminated for cause from two or more non-law enforcement jobs in the past five years?
Have you received three or more written job related reprimands in the past three years? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
29
Have you had two or more job related suspensions for cause in the past three years?
Have you had any sustained job related complaints or suspensions for excessive force in the past five years? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
31
Are you currently named as a defendant in a lawsuit stemming from actions you conducted as a Law Enforcement Officer?
Within the past five years, have you been subject to any job related disciplinary action? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
33
Are you currently or have you ever been under investigation, or received a sustained finding, for a Brady violation? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
34
Have you ever used physical force against another person resulting in physical harm requiring medical attention in the past five years? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
35
In the past five years, have you been involved in a physical altercation? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
36
As a Law Enforcement Officer, has there been any allegations of excessive force filed against you? If so, please explain the circumstances and disposition, and list the approximate date(s).
37
Why do you want a career as a Police Officer in the City of Northglenn? What have you done to prepare for it? Be specific and answer both questions.
38
Discretion is a chief component in the daily performance of the position of Police Officer. Give an example from your own life in which you had to use discretion and relate it to police work.
39
Did you intentionally omit or falsify any information in this application for employment?
This position is contingent on an available vacancy. If no vacancy is available, qualified candidates who complete the recruitment process will be placed on a one-year eligibility list.
POLICE OFFICER (Lateral Applicants) The City of Northglenn Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer. Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire. Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, and Graveyards), and includes holidays and overtime.
Salary Range: $83,328 - 109,225/year
POLICE OFFICER (POST Certified Applicants)
The City of Northglenn Police Department is currently accepting applications for POST Certified Police Officer. Applicants must be Colorado POST Certified or currently be in a Colorado approved POST certified academy. Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, and Graveyards), and includes holidays and overtime.
Salary Range: $77,876/year
There is a $5,000 one-time cash award for POST certified applicants upon successful completion of the FTO program. An additional $5,000 cash award is available upon the successful completion of probationary period (18 months).
The City of Northglenn is committed to diversity, inclusivity and social equity both in the workplace and as part of a governmental organization that serves the Northglenn community. The City believes in the dignity of the individual and that each employee who is hired has the potential to make a unique contribution to the organization and the community.
While the members of the Northglenn Police Department come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of life and work experiences, they follow the same Vision, Mission and Values of the department.
Vision Statement
The Northglenn Police Department commits to providing exceptional police services that promote a safe and peaceful community.
Mission Statement
The members of the Northglenn Police Department are a dedicated team committed to protect life and property, reduce crime, and promote peaceful neighborhoods. We achieve this through strong community partnerships, collaborative problem-solving and ethical enforcement of the law.
Value Statement
The Four C's are the cornerstone of our core values
~Character ~ Courage ~ Commitment ~ Competence
Click here to go to our webpage
Click here to go to our Facebook page
Duties and Responsibilities
Officers on patrol perform a variety of essential activities and services that are both proactive and reactive in nature. Some of these include enforcing traffic and criminal laws, apprehending criminals, maintaining order, answering calls for service, conducting investigations, educating the public regarding public safety issues and crime prevention, prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities, apprehending criminals and testifying in court.
Education and Experience
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Colorado Lateral Police Officers: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire, and your peace officer certification must still be active and in good standing with the State of Colorado POST. Laterals from other states – must be currently certified as a police officer in another state with ability to obtain Colorado post certification within state and department deadlines.
POST Certified Position: Must be Colorado POST Certified
If you are not currently Post Certified (or currently in an approved police academy) you will not be considered for this position and your application will be denied.
Out of state Police Officers: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified police officer working in a patrol capacity by the date of hire. May apply and be hired under a provisional certification but must be able to obtain Colorado POST certification within 6 months from date of hire. For requirements of provisional certification go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/post/provisional-certification.
Associates Degree And Higher Desired, However, Not Required.
Supplemental Information
Required Applicant Testing
In order to become a Northglenn Police Officer, applicants must successfully pass each phase of testing which includes:
- Obstacle Course
- Writing Sample
- Oral Board Interview
- Integrity Interview
- Pre-employment Polygraph or CVSA
- Pre-employment Psychological Examination
- Background Investigation
- Interview with Chief of Police
- Post-Job Offer Psychological Examination
- Post-Job Offer Medical Examination
- Post-Job Offer Drug Screen
Ride Along Information
https://www.northglenn.org/Departments/Police/Safety/Ride Along Forms 2017.pdf
Benefits
Details of the City of Northglenn's benefits program can be viewed here.
The City of Northglenn provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance, AD&D & Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability Benefits
The City of Northglenn does not participate in Social Security. Instead, there is a defined contribution pension plan.
The City contributes 8% of salary for all regular full-time employees with less than five (5) years of service; 9% after 5 years of service and 10% after 10 or more years of service; employees contribute 12% of their salary.
Police Officer vesting schedule: 40% at 4 years of service; increases by 20% each year thereafter until fully vested at 7 years of service.
General Leave
The City provides General Leave, which may be used for vacation, sick leave and personal emergencies. A first year officer accrues 240 hours of general leave annually. Holiday time is included in the General Leave hours accrual for shift employees. The City also provides 16 hours of personal leave each year for regular full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Northglenn provides a confidential counseling service through Mines and Associates. Employees and their family members are eligible for up to eight (8) counseling sessions per year/per incident.
The following are optional benefits, 100% employee funded:
- Vision Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Aflac Accident & Critical Illness
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Pre-Paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection Services
Uniform: The department supplies the officer's uniform, boots, vest and equipment to include leather gear, outerwear, handcuffs, and flashlights. Applicants must provide their own Glock 17 handgun. The department, on a periodic schedule, replaces uniforms and equipment based on the "fair wear and tear" policy. All officers receive a monthly cleaning allowance of $32.00. Officers in a plainclothes assignment receive a yearly allowance to purchase clothes.
01
Do you currently hold a Colorado POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification? Or do you currently hold a Police/Peace Officer active certification from another state and understand you will need to become Colorado POST certified? Or are you currently in a Police Academy and will graduate with a Peace Officer certification before June 30th, 2024?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to question 1, please explain which of the above fits your certification.
- Colorado Post Certified
- Active certification from another state
- Currently in a Police Academy
Will you submit to a test for illegal drugs or alcohol use for this hiring process?
- Yes
- No
Have you been subject to a court martial resulting in your dismissal from military service?
- Yes
- No
After reaching the age of 21, and within the past 3 years, have you knowingly written two or more "Non-Sufficient Funds" checks.
- Yes
- No
After reaching the age of 21, have you stolen money from any employer?
- Yes
- No
After reaching the age of 21 have you shoplifted? If yes, please explain.
08
After reaching the age of 18, have you been convicted of a felony offense?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever committed child abuse resulting in any injury or had two chargeable child abuse incidents?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever committed a crime involving unlawful sexual contact or sexual assault of another person?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever provided false testimony in court?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever committed a crime that has gone undetected? If so, please explain.
14
Have you had a driver's license denied, revoked or suspended in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you had two or more traffic convictions (six points or more each) in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you had four or more traffic convictions (five points or less each) in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you had three or more at fault vehicle accidents in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted of DUI, DUID or DWAI in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Do you have two or more convictions for DUI, DUID or DWAI?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been arrested for DUI, DUID or DWAI? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
21
Have you ever driven while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list approximate date(s).
22
Have you participated in the distribution, manufacturing or sale of an illegal drug?
- Yes
- No
Have you used or possessed any illegal drugs, with the exception of marijuana, in the past five years?
- Yes
- No
Have you used or possessed marijuana in the past three years? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
25
Have you had an individual bankruptcy in the past five years that was NOT the result of an unexpected loss of employment, divorce, injury or illness? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
26
Do you have individual debt or debts totaling $1,000.00 dollars or more that is or was 90 days delinquent over the past two years that was NOT the result of unexpected loss of employment, divorce, injury or illness? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
27
Have you been terminated for cause from two or more non-law enforcement jobs in the past five years?
- Yes
- No
Have you received three or more written job related reprimands in the past three years? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
29
Have you had two or more job related suspensions for cause in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you had any sustained job related complaints or suspensions for excessive force in the past five years? If so, please provide a detailed explanation.
31
Are you currently named as a defendant in a lawsuit stemming from actions you conducted as a Law Enforcement Officer?
- Yes
- No
Within the past five years, have you been subject to any job related disciplinary action? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
33
Are you currently or have you ever been under investigation, or received a sustained finding, for a Brady violation? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
34
Have you ever used physical force against another person resulting in physical harm requiring medical attention in the past five years? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation.
35
In the past five years, have you been involved in a physical altercation? If so, please provide a detailed explanation and list the approximate date(s).
36
As a Law Enforcement Officer, has there been any allegations of excessive force filed against you? If so, please explain the circumstances and disposition, and list the approximate date(s).
37
Why do you want a career as a Police Officer in the City of Northglenn? What have you done to prepare for it? Be specific and answer both questions.
38
Discretion is a chief component in the daily performance of the position of Police Officer. Give an example from your own life in which you had to use discretion and relate it to police work.
39
Did you intentionally omit or falsify any information in this application for employment?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $83,328 - $109,225
